09-02-97 CC Minutes unsigned Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
September 2, 1997
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Golden Valley, Hennepin County, Minnesota was held at 7800 Golden Valley Road in said City
on September 2, 1997 at 6:30 p.m.
The following members were present: Anderson, Johnson, and Micks; and the following were
absent: LeSuer and Russell. Also present were: William Joynes, City Manager; Fred
Salsbury, Director of Public Works; Allen Barnard, City Attorney; and Judy Nally, Administrative
Secretary.
Citizen Input
Mayor Anderson introduced the agenda item.
Tim Rosecraus, 12900 Fairfield Road West, stated that a golf ball hit his windshield when he
was driving on I-394, he complained to the State of Minnesota Department of Public Safety,
they sent a letter to the City about the golf balls impacting the traffic on the freeway and stated
he would like to see the situation resolved.
Mayor Anderson stated Mr. Rosecraus would receive a response from staff.
Approval of Minutes: City Council Meeting -August 19, 1997
MOVED by Micks, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the City
Council Meeting minutes of August 19, 1997 as submitted.
Approval of A,eq nda
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of September 2, 1997 as amended: Addition of Mayor and Council Item - Human
Services Foundation Golf Tournament.
Aaproval of Consent A,eq nda
MOVED by Russell, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
items on the consent agenda, indicated by an asterisk.
Mayor Anderson read the items listed on the consent agenda.
*A�proval of Check Register
MOVED by Russell, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to authorize
payment of the bills as submitted.
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*General Business and Heating Licenses
MOVED by Russell, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
issuance of general business licenses #16716 and #6967 - #6969.
*Peddler's License - Meadowbrook Elementary School
MOVED by Russell, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
peddler's license for Meadowbrook Elementary School
*Solicitor's License - Loren Benkofske
MOVED by Russell, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
solicitor's license for Loren Benkofske.
*Gamblina License Exemptions and Wavier of Notice Requirements - Church of St Margaret
M�
MOVED by Russell, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to receive and file
the gambling license exemptions and approve the waiver of notice requirements for the Church
of the St. Margaret Mary.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Russell, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to receive and file
the minutes received as follows:
Bassett Creek Water Management Commission - July 17, 1997
Continued Public Hearing - General Plan A�proval - Ordinance #167 - PUD #71 - Valley Creek
William Joynes introduced the agenda item. Allen Barnard stated the closing is scheduled for
September 9, 1997.
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were afforded
the opportunity to express their views thereon. Hearing and seeing no one, the Mayor closed
the public hearing.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to continue the
public hearing on Ordinance #167 until September 16, 1997.
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Public Hearing - Easement Vacation - Portion of Ensign Avenue North at Medicine Lake Road
William Joynes introduced the agenda item.
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were afforded
the opportunity to express their views thereon. Hearing and seeing no one, the Mayor closed
the public hearing.
MOVED by Micks, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to continue the public
hearing on the easement vacation for a portion of Ensign Avenue North for September 16,
1997.
*Approval of Requests for Beer and/or Wine at Brookview Park
MOVED by Russell, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
requests for beer and/or wine at Brookview Park as recommended by staff.
*Call for Public Hearing - Drainage Easement Vacation - Holiday Inn Express - 10/7/97
MOVED by Russell, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to call for a public
hearing to consider a drainage easement vacation for the Holiday Inn Express for October 7,
1997.
*Call for Public Hearing - Installation of No Parking Signs - Portion of Sunnyridge Lane -
10/7/97
MOVED by Russell, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to call for a public
hearing to consider the installation of no parking signs on a portion of Sunnyridge Lane for
October 7, 1997.
Request County Assistance in the Oversight of the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District
William Joynes introduced the agenda item.
Member Micks introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 97-58
RESOLUTION REQUESTING COUNTY ASSISTANCE IN THE
OVERSIGHT OF THE MINNEHAHA CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Johnson and
upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Anderson, Johnson,
LeSuer, Micks; and Russell; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said
resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and her signature
attested by the City Clerk.
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Sale of Excess Right-of-Way on Harold Avenue Cul-deSac
William Joynes introduced the agenda item.
Member Russell introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 97-59
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE SALE OF
EXCESS RIGHT-OF-WAY ON HAROLD AVENUE CUL-DE-SAC
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Micks and
upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Anderson, Johnson,
LeSuer, Micks; and Russell; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said
resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and her signature
attested by the City Clerk.
Announcements of Meetina
The next Housing and Redevelopment Authority Meeting is scheduled for September 16, 1997
at 7:00 p.m.
The next Council/Manager Meeting is scheduled for September 16, 1997 at 5:30 p.m.
Mayor Anderson, Bill Joynes, Dave Hanson and Cari Schmidt met regarding the Surface Water
Management Plan Advisory Committee. The first meeting of the Committee will be on
September 18, 1997 and the Mayor plans on attending that meeting.
William Joynes updated the Council on the I-394 Joint Task Force meeting held on August 27,
1997.
Mayor and Council Communications
No action and/or discussion took place.
Human Services Valley Foundation Golf Tournament
Council Member Johnson reviewed the plans for the Tournament to be scheduled at Brookview
Golf Course on September 6, 1997 and encouraged participation by all.
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Adjournment
MOVED by Russell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to adjourn the
meeting at 7:06 p.m.
Mary E. Anderson, Mayor
ATTEST:
Judy Nally, Administrative Secretary